P-Block Elements Ques 559
Question: A solid element (symbol Y) conducts electricity and forms two chlorides $ YCl_{n} $ (colourless volatile liquid) and $ YC{l_{n-2}} $ (a colourless solid). To which one of the following groups of the periodic table does Y belong?
Options:
A) 13
B) 14
C) 15
D) 16
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ SnCl_4 $ is colourless volatile liquid and $ SnCl_2 $ is colourless solid Sn conducts electricity and it belongs to 14 group.